The Way to a Long and Peaceful Life “1) My son, do not forget my teaching, But let your heart keep my commandments; 2) For length of days and years of life And peace they will add to you.” Proverbs‬ ‭3‬:‭1‬-‭2‬ Many chase after food or exercise fads that promise better health or a longer life. Solomon now makes a bold claim about building your life on the wisdom and ways of God. This is

The Third Big Benefit to Wisdom: “20) So you will walk in the way of good men And keep to the paths of the righteous. 21) For the upright will live in the land And the blameless will remain in it; 22) But the wicked will be cut off from the land And the treacherous will be uprooted from it.” Proverbs‬ ‭2‬:‭20‬-‭22‬ Solomon now moves from prevention to promises. Godly wisdom put’s young men on

The Second Big Benefit of Wisdom: “16) To deliver you from the strange woman, From the adulteress who flatters with her words; 17) That leaves the companion of her youth And forgets the covenant of her God; 18) For her house sinks down to death And her tracks lead to the dead; 19) None who go to her return again, Nor do they reach the paths of life.” Proverbs‬ ‭2‬:‭16‬-‭19‬ ‭ The second Big Benefit